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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Plans, coordinates, and implements newborn hemoglobin screening and testing follow-up and hemoglobinopathy counseling services in a multi-county service region defined by the Ohio Department of ...

Vergence

Program Administrator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$21.82/hr

Fax all newborn screening result requests to the requestor. * Track all required hospital reporting for newborn screening. * Organize, file and retain all consent cards according to record retention ...

ssollc

Co-Propel Coordinator

Augusta, ME · Hybrid

In this highly collaborative role, you will coordinate initiatives that improve newborn screening, follow-up services, health data integration, and equitable access to care for infants diagnosed with ...

Stafford Gray

Business Analyst

Lansing, MI · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support mission-critical public health applications for Newborn Screening (NBS) and Environmental Health programs. This role serves as the ...

The State of Arizona

Lab Technician

Phoenix, AZ

$38K/yr

This position provides critical support to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program by ensuring accurate data management, specimen processing, and laboratory operations. The incumbent is responsible for ...

Stafford Gray

Business Analyst

Lansing, MI · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support mission‑critical public health applications for Newborn Screening (NBS) and Environmental Health programs. This role serves as the ...

Stafford Gray

Business Analyst

Lansing, MI · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support missioncritical public health applications for Newborn Screening (NBS) and Environmental Health programs. This role serves as the ...

Arizona State Hospital

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$38K/yr

This position provides critical support to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program by ensuring accurate data management, specimen processing, and laboratory operations. The incumbent is responsible for ...

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How much do newborn screening jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for newborn screening in the United States is $29.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Newborn Screening job?

A Newborn Screening job involves testing newborns for certain genetic, metabolic, and congenital conditions shortly after birth. Professionals in this role collect and analyze blood samples, ensuring early detection of disorders that could affect a baby's health. They work in hospitals, laboratories, or public health agencies to help facilitate early diagnosis and treatment. This job requires attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory procedures, and often collaboration with healthcare providers.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Newborn Screening?

A typical day for a Newborn Screening professional involves handling and processing blood samples from newborns, performing diagnostic tests to identify potential metabolic or genetic disorders, and documenting results according to regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with laboratory colleagues, physicians, and public health officials to ensure timely follow-up on abnormal findings. The work often requires a mix of bench lab procedures, meticulous recordkeeping, and collaboration with other healthcare teams to ensure positive patient outcomes. This role is detail-oriented and fast-paced, given the importance of early detection for successful intervention.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Newborn Screening position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Newborn Screening, you generally need a background in medical laboratory science, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with applicable state or national certifications. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, specimen collection tools, and strict adherence to protocols and diagnostic assays is essential. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure are important soft skills. These competencies are critical to ensure timely, accurate detection of treatable conditions in newborns and effective communication with healthcare teams and families.

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Infographic showing various Newborn Screening job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,333 per year, or $29 per hour.

Newborn Screening Epi

State of Indiana

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$67K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

State Of Indiana rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 50 rated states

Job description

Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):
The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Role Overview:
This role serves as an epidemiologist within the Public Health Genetics Division at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The purpose of this position is to minimize morbidity and mortality associated with diseases and public health topics among Indiana residents by conducting a broad and complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining current subject matter knowledge of the epidemiology of newborn screening conditions and other public health genetic topics. Incumbent will provide epidemiologic consultation and technical assistance to local health departments, health care providers, the public, and other partners with respect to newborn screening conditions and other public health genetic topics. Incumbent is expected to conduct routine epidemiologic surveillance and data analysis for newborn screening conditions and other public health genetic topics.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
  • Maintain current subject matter knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of diseases and public health topics.
  • Provide epidemiologic consultation and technical assistance to local health departments, health care providers, the general public, and other partners with respect to diseases and public health topics.
  • Conduct routine epidemiologic surveillance for disease and public health topics.
  • Lead or coordinate epidemiologic investigations of individual cases and/or outbreaks of diseases or public health topics.
  • Design and conduct applied epidemiologic studies of diseases or public health topics.
  • Manage and analyze data collected through routine surveillance, public health investigations, and applied epidemiologic studies.
  • Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners.
  • Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings for a variety of audiences, including local health departments, health care providers, veterinarians, and the general public.
  • Engage directly with members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events.
  • Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals.
  • Serve as a backup to other staff, as needed.
  • If applicable for program area, serve as the epidemiologist on call after business hours for approximately two to three weeks per year.
  • Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
  • Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
  • Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee's home. Employee reports to the agency's office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client's or customer's worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
  • Current employee promotion requirement: Internal candidate should be a high-performing Epidemiologist 1 or other internal role based on demonstrated ability, competency attainment, and/or performance feedback.
  • Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of diseases and public health topics.
  • Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health guidance documents pertaining to diseases and public health topics.
  • Skill in identification of public health problems pertinent to Indiana residents.
  • Skill in conducting epidemiologic surveillance activities, including selection and use of appropriate field methods as well as use and evaluation of public health surveillance systems.
  • Skill in eliciting relevant information from patients in structured or unstructured telephone interviews.
  • Skill in conducting public health investigations of individual cases and/or outbreaks of diseases or public health topics.
  • Skill in designing descriptive and analytical epidemiologic investigations, including hypothesis generation.
  • Skill in managing large datasets, performing complex data analyses, and identifying key findings.
  • Skill in recommending evidence-based interventions and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings.
  • Skill in preparing written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners.
  • Skill in applying principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidemiologic practice.
  • Demonstrated skill in statistical, analytical, and/or geospatial software (e.g., EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, Stata, etc.).
  • Ability to identify appropriate laboratory resources and use them appropriately.
  • Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service.
  • Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines.
  • Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.

A degree is not required. However, at least 10+ years of public health experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Completion of relevant education degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
  • Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
    • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
    • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Group life insurance
  • Referral Bonus program
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Parking for most positions
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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